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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.59, 286.46 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.59, 286.46 and 124.65 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.59 : 286.46 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.59/286.46 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.59x = 286.46 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.59x = 35,706.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,706.62/207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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